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IBAN Format in United Arab Emirates

23 characters · 2 banks · AED

How many characters does an IBAN in United Arab Emirates have?

An IBAN in United Arab Emirates has 23 characters. It starts with the country code AE, then 2 check digits, then 19 characters that hold the bank and account details.

STANDARD FORMAT
AE## #### #### #### #### ###
ExampleAE07 0331 2345 6789 0123 456
United Arab Emirates IBAN, piece by piece
  1. AECountry codeAE = United Arab Emirates
  2. 07Check digitsCatch typing mistakes
  3. 0331 2345 6789 0123 456Bank and account details19 characters

Example only. Your own numbers will be different.

Emirates NBD
Bank codeExample IBAN
033AE07 0331 2345 6789 0123 456
  • Bank code033
  • ExampleAE07 0331 2345 6789 0123 456
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Bank codeExample IBAN
035AE44 0350 0000 0012 3456 789
  • Bank code035
  • ExampleAE44 0350 0000 0012 3456 789

How IBAN works in United Arab Emirates

Banks in United Arab Emirates use a 23-character IBAN following the pattern AE## #### #### #### #### ###. The country code in every United Arab Emirates IBAN is AE, and accounts are denominated in AED. When sending money into United Arab Emirates, always run the IBAN through validation (above) and confirm it with the recipient — a single wrong digit can route the payment to the wrong account.

Common questions about IBANs in United Arab Emirates

What is the country code for IBANs in United Arab Emirates?

It is AE. Every IBAN in United Arab Emirates starts with AE, followed by 2 check digits.

Where do I find my IBAN?

In your online banking or banking app, on a bank statement, or by asking your bank. Copy it exactly as shown.

Does a correct-looking IBAN prove the account exists?

No. A correct format only means the length and check digits fit. It does not prove the account exists or belongs to the right person. Confirm the details with the person you are paying before you send money.